Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
glabra
ID:
6586

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Species Plantarum 2 1753

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005915



Common Names

  • Hypochaeris glabra
  • Smooth Cat's-Ear
  • Smooth Hawkweed


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Synonyms

  • Hypochaeris balbisii Rchb. [unknown]
  • Hypochaeris glabra glabra [unknown]
  • Hypochaeris pusilla Poir. [unknown]
  • Achyrophorus minimus Hornem. [unknown]
  • Cycnoseris australis Endl. [unknown]
  • Hypochaeris minima Willd. ex d'Urv. [unknown]
  • Podospermum taraxacifolium Sweet [unknown]
  • Hypochaeris stellata Gaterau [unknown]
  • Hypochaeris ascendens Walp. [unknown]
  • Scorzonera taraxacifolium Jacq. [unknown]
  • Hypochaeris intertexta Peterm. [unknown]
  • Hypochaeris glabra glabra [unknown]
  • Hypochaeris hispida Roth [unknown]
  • Hypochaeris minima Cirillo [unknown]
  • Hyoseris pusilla Regel [unknown]
  • Hyoseris tenella Thunb. [unknown]
  • Scorzonera taraxacifolia Jacq. [unknown]
  • Hedypnois glabra F.W.Schmidt [unknown]
  • Hypochaeris balbisii Willd. [unknown]
  • Hieracium adscendens Brot. [unknown]
  • Hypochaeris adscendens Brot. [unknown]
  • Achyrophorus balbisii Hornem. [unknown]
  • Hypochaeris pumila Phil. [unknown]
  • Hypochaeris arachnoidea DC. [unknown]
  • Hypochaeris glabra loiseleuriana Godr. [unknown]
  • Hypochaeris glabra hispidula Peterm. [unknown]
  • Hypochaeris capensis Less. [unknown]
  • Hypochaeris glabra minima (Cirillo) Arcang. [unknown]
  • Hypochaeris dimorpha Brot. [unknown]
  • Hypochaeris thracica Steven ex DC. [unknown]
  • Hypochaeris bartholdii Willd. ex Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Hypochaeris hirsuta DC. [unknown]
  • Hypochaeris radicata glabra (L.) Mateo & Figuerola [unknown]
  • Hypochaeris arachnites Link [unknown]
  • Hypochaeris montana montana [unknown]
  • Hypochaeris glabra erostris Coss. & Germain [unknown]
  • Scorzonera nova Desf. ex Walp. [unknown]
  • Hypochaeris montana Hill [unknown]
  • Hypochaeris heterosperma Schult. ex Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Hieracium glabrum E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Hypochaeris candollei Regel [unknown]
  • Hypochaeris contexta Wallr. [unknown]
  • Leontodon glaber Baill. [unknown]
  • Hypochaeris simplex Mérat [unknown]

Description

Hypochaeris glabra (also called Smooth Cat's-Ear, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It has small, yellow flowers and grows to a height of 1-2 feet. It prefers moist soil and can be found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hypochaeris glabra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders, fever, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hypochaeris glabra has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and round-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, round-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypochaeris glabra is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated from seed, but this is not recommended as it is difficult to get the seeds to germinate.

Where to Find Hypochaeris glabra

Hypochaeris glabra can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana and Wyoming.

Hypochaeris glabra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypochaeris glabra?

Hypochaeris glabra

What is the common name of Hypochaeris glabra?

Smooth cat's-ear

Where is Hypochaeris glabra native to?

It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America.

Species in the Hypochaeris genus

Hypochaeris cretensis, Hypochaeris thrincioides, Hypochaeris acaulis, Hypochaeris glabra, Hypochaeris sardoa, Hypochaeris balbisii, Hypochaeris saldensis, Hypochaeris sessiliflora, Hypochaeris albiflora, Hypochaeris eriolaena, Hypochaeris melanolepis, Hypochaeris catharinensis, Hypochaeris claryi, Hypochaeris sardoa, Hypochaeris clarionoides, Hypochaeris maculata, Hypochaeris arenaria, Hypochaeris grandidentata, Hypochaeris facchiniana, Hypochaeris tenuifolia, Hypochaeris mucida, Hypochaeris incana, Hypochaeris variegata, Hypochaeris nahuelvutae, Hypochaeris spathulata, Hypochaeris setosa, Hypochaeris grisebachii, Hypochaeris ciliata, Hypochaeris chubutensis, Hypochaeris apargioides, Hypochaeris robertia, Hypochaeris parodii, Hypochaeris palustris, Hypochaeris elata, Hypochaeris patagonica, Hypochaeris achyrophorus, Hypochaeris arachnoides, Hypochaeris hookeri, Hypochaeris lutea, Hypochaeris dolosa, Hypochaeris confusa, Hypochaeris rutea, Hypochaeris meyeniana, Hypochaeris alba, Hypochaeris caespitosa, Hypochaeris microcephala, Hypochaeris angustifolia, Hypochaeris leontodontoides, Hypochaeris tenuiflora, Hypochaeris hohenackeri,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References